That is a really horrid thing to say. Maybe your pastor is sexually abusing people too, but we won’t hear about it because it’s not the largest denomination? How do you like that?
I read the priest’s homily, and it was all about how despite his having committed suicide, there are many avenues for his attaining salvation despite this most serious sin.
For Catholics who actually know their faith, this would have been comforting.
For Catholics who think everyone gets to Heaven immediately after death, and that a Catholic Mass is about the life of the deceased and the mourners, instead of worshipping God and praying for the soul of the deceased, it would not have made any sense.
The Catholic priesthood is rife with pedophiles and pederasts. You go ahead and sit in the pews giving them undeserved respect and money. I’m sure God will forgive you.
... there are many avenues for his attaining salvation despite this most serious sin.
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Sorry, I’m compelled to correct you and state that there is one way for this boy and anyone else. And my source is pretty good. His name is Jesus. Being born again through him is the one way in, and that is regardless of sins past, present and future. If you or anybody else doesn’t know the day when they invited Christ into their life as their Lord and savior, I’d suggest doing it now. And if you have questions, read the Bible. Specifically the New Testament which is the story of Christ. Ask him to speak to you. What a gift to give yourself this Christmas season.
There is only one avenue for salvation....faith in Christ.
For Catholics who actually know their faith, this would have been comforting.
I read the text as well and comments from another thread by a RCC canon lawyer on this topic.
There is nothing comforting not knowing whether your child is going to Heaven or not. Roman Catholicism teaches their believers don't know for sure if they've made it.
Fortunately, the New Testament contains the promises of Christ that for those who believe in Him they will have eternal life.